This homemade hot chocolate with red wine is a cocktail that doubles as dessert! This adults-only warm cocktail comes together easily and can sit in the slow cooker or on the stovetop during a party, adding an incredible fragrance and equally delicious treat. Marshmallows or whipped cream are optional, but encouraged.
1 750-mlbottle fruit-forward California red winesuch as Merlot or Zinfandel
Marshmallows or whipped creamfor serving
Instructions
Slow Cooker Method:
Whisk the chocolate chips, brown sugar, cocoa, cinnamon, salt and milk together in a slow cooker set on high. Cover and allow to come to temperature (10-15 minutes), then whisk again and add wine. Cook on high for one hour, stopping to whisk every 20 minutes. Reduce to warm to hold.
Ladle hot chocolate into mugs and top with whipped cream or marshmallows and enjoy.
Stovetop Method:
Whisk the chocolate chips, brown sugar, cocoa, cinnamon and salt together in a large saucepan or stockpot. Add milk and bring to a low simmer over medium-low heat, whisking often. Once hot chocolate is blended and smooth (about 8-10 minutes), reduce to low heat and add wine. Cook for 5 minutes more.
Ladle hot chocolate into mugs and top with whipped cream or marshmallows and enjoy.
Notes
Toasted marshmallows are optional, but encouraged.